He was born near Xenia, Ohio on June 30, 1949. He was one of 10 siblings born to the late Wilbur and Bernice Holcomb. He graduated from London High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring in 1984.

John will be lovingly remembered by those who knew him as the strongest, most generous, and most loving person we have ever known. He is survived by his daughter, Amber Holcomb; sons, Todd and Corey Holcomb; step-daughter, Allison; brother, Larry Holcomb; grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight siblings.